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Welcome to Close Call Sports. CCS objectively tracks and analyzes close and controversial calls in sport, with great regard for the rules and spirit of the game. Developed from The Left Field Corner: MLB Umpire Ejection Fantasy League (UEFL), whose purpose is to objectively track and analyze umpire ejections, video instant replay reviews and their corresponding calls, with great regard for the rules and spirit of the game.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

MLB Instant Replay Review S-17: Jim Reynolds (S-1)

Instant replay affirmed 2B Umpire Jim Reynolds' safe call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Reds-Angels game. With none out and one on, Angels batter Hank Conger hit a 1-0 pitch from Reds pitcher Sam LeCure to right fielder Roger Bernadina, who threw home as Conger attempted to take second base on the throw, Reds catcher Brayan Pena throwing to second baseman Ramon Santiago in an attempt to retire Conger. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Reynolds' ruling that Santiago did not tag Conger prior to Conger's touch arrival was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Angels were leading, 1-0. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 3-1.